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Office Water Conservation
Water Conservation Guidelines
for Office Buildings
Brent M White
BOMA Engineers Breakfast
May 18 2010
Tampa City CenterTampa FL
5192010 2
Water Conservation in
Office Buildings
Why is water conservation important to
the office building industry Reduces utility bills
Reduces water treatment costs
Increase competitiveness
Extend the life of water using equipment
Enhances public image
Improves property value
5192010 3
Office Building Mean Water Use
5192010 4
Office Building Mean Water Use
5192010 5
Water Use Allocation
5192010 6
Seasonal Influences
5192010 7
Potential Water Use Savings
5192010 8
Determine the water use rate for
all equipment and processes
Consistency is important
Major areas to include are Sanitation
Kitchen
Office
Miscellaneous
Irrigation
Conducting On-Site Evaluation
Heating Cooling
Leak detection
Water used in products
Alternative water use
Staff input
5192010 9
Information to be gathered about a
facility to be audited includes
Gathering Facility Demographics
Service address
Utility contact
Title
Age of facility
Building size
Operating hoursdays
Shifts per day
Cooling Tower size
Number of employees
Percent malefemale
Full Part time
Meter size and count
Water source(s)
Billing class rates
4-years of water history
Cooling Tower conductivity
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 2
Water Conservation in
Office Buildings
Why is water conservation important to
the office building industry Reduces utility bills
Reduces water treatment costs
Increase competitiveness
Extend the life of water using equipment
Enhances public image
Improves property value
5192010 3
Office Building Mean Water Use
5192010 4
Office Building Mean Water Use
5192010 5
Water Use Allocation
5192010 6
Seasonal Influences
5192010 7
Potential Water Use Savings
5192010 8
Determine the water use rate for
all equipment and processes
Consistency is important
Major areas to include are Sanitation
Kitchen
Office
Miscellaneous
Irrigation
Conducting On-Site Evaluation
Heating Cooling
Leak detection
Water used in products
Alternative water use
Staff input
5192010 9
Information to be gathered about a
facility to be audited includes
Gathering Facility Demographics
Service address
Utility contact
Title
Age of facility
Building size
Operating hoursdays
Shifts per day
Cooling Tower size
Number of employees
Percent malefemale
Full Part time
Meter size and count
Water source(s)
Billing class rates
4-years of water history
Cooling Tower conductivity
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 3
Office Building Mean Water Use
5192010 4
Office Building Mean Water Use
5192010 5
Water Use Allocation
5192010 6
Seasonal Influences
5192010 7
Potential Water Use Savings
5192010 8
Determine the water use rate for
all equipment and processes
Consistency is important
Major areas to include are Sanitation
Kitchen
Office
Miscellaneous
Irrigation
Conducting On-Site Evaluation
Heating Cooling
Leak detection
Water used in products
Alternative water use
Staff input
5192010 9
Information to be gathered about a
facility to be audited includes
Gathering Facility Demographics
Service address
Utility contact
Title
Age of facility
Building size
Operating hoursdays
Shifts per day
Cooling Tower size
Number of employees
Percent malefemale
Full Part time
Meter size and count
Water source(s)
Billing class rates
4-years of water history
Cooling Tower conductivity
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 4
Office Building Mean Water Use
5192010 5
Water Use Allocation
5192010 6
Seasonal Influences
5192010 7
Potential Water Use Savings
5192010 8
Determine the water use rate for
all equipment and processes
Consistency is important
Major areas to include are Sanitation
Kitchen
Office
Miscellaneous
Irrigation
Conducting On-Site Evaluation
Heating Cooling
Leak detection
Water used in products
Alternative water use
Staff input
5192010 9
Information to be gathered about a
facility to be audited includes
Gathering Facility Demographics
Service address
Utility contact
Title
Age of facility
Building size
Operating hoursdays
Shifts per day
Cooling Tower size
Number of employees
Percent malefemale
Full Part time
Meter size and count
Water source(s)
Billing class rates
4-years of water history
Cooling Tower conductivity
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 5
Water Use Allocation
5192010 6
Seasonal Influences
5192010 7
Potential Water Use Savings
5192010 8
Determine the water use rate for
all equipment and processes
Consistency is important
Major areas to include are Sanitation
Kitchen
Office
Miscellaneous
Irrigation
Conducting On-Site Evaluation
Heating Cooling
Leak detection
Water used in products
Alternative water use
Staff input
5192010 9
Information to be gathered about a
facility to be audited includes
Gathering Facility Demographics
Service address
Utility contact
Title
Age of facility
Building size
Operating hoursdays
Shifts per day
Cooling Tower size
Number of employees
Percent malefemale
Full Part time
Meter size and count
Water source(s)
Billing class rates
4-years of water history
Cooling Tower conductivity
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 6
Seasonal Influences
5192010 7
Potential Water Use Savings
5192010 8
Determine the water use rate for
all equipment and processes
Consistency is important
Major areas to include are Sanitation
Kitchen
Office
Miscellaneous
Irrigation
Conducting On-Site Evaluation
Heating Cooling
Leak detection
Water used in products
Alternative water use
Staff input
5192010 9
Information to be gathered about a
facility to be audited includes
Gathering Facility Demographics
Service address
Utility contact
Title
Age of facility
Building size
Operating hoursdays
Shifts per day
Cooling Tower size
Number of employees
Percent malefemale
Full Part time
Meter size and count
Water source(s)
Billing class rates
4-years of water history
Cooling Tower conductivity
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 7
Potential Water Use Savings
5192010 8
Determine the water use rate for
all equipment and processes
Consistency is important
Major areas to include are Sanitation
Kitchen
Office
Miscellaneous
Irrigation
Conducting On-Site Evaluation
Heating Cooling
Leak detection
Water used in products
Alternative water use
Staff input
5192010 9
Information to be gathered about a
facility to be audited includes
Gathering Facility Demographics
Service address
Utility contact
Title
Age of facility
Building size
Operating hoursdays
Shifts per day
Cooling Tower size
Number of employees
Percent malefemale
Full Part time
Meter size and count
Water source(s)
Billing class rates
4-years of water history
Cooling Tower conductivity
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 8
Determine the water use rate for
all equipment and processes
Consistency is important
Major areas to include are Sanitation
Kitchen
Office
Miscellaneous
Irrigation
Conducting On-Site Evaluation
Heating Cooling
Leak detection
Water used in products
Alternative water use
Staff input
5192010 9
Information to be gathered about a
facility to be audited includes
Gathering Facility Demographics
Service address
Utility contact
Title
Age of facility
Building size
Operating hoursdays
Shifts per day
Cooling Tower size
Number of employees
Percent malefemale
Full Part time
Meter size and count
Water source(s)
Billing class rates
4-years of water history
Cooling Tower conductivity
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 9
Information to be gathered about a
facility to be audited includes
Gathering Facility Demographics
Service address
Utility contact
Title
Age of facility
Building size
Operating hoursdays
Shifts per day
Cooling Tower size
Number of employees
Percent malefemale
Full Part time
Meter size and count
Water source(s)
Billing class rates
4-years of water history
Cooling Tower conductivity
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 10
Water Budget
A Water Budget Includes Facility Statistics
Equipment water use ratings
(Existing and Proposed)
Frequency of use
Days per year of use
Estimated Adjusted use Per year
Estimated savings Per year
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 11
Water Budget
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 12
Domestic (Bathrooms) Report and repair all leaks
Replace flush valve diaphragms
Replace flappers annually
Replace showerheads
Replace faucet aerators
Install waterless urinals
Replace high-flow toilets
Indoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 13
Heating and Cooling
HeatingCooling Lower tower blowdown
Use softener on makeup water
Use efficient ice machines
Install conductivity meter
Submeter makeup amp blowdown
Use air cooled AC units
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 14
Cooling Tower Schematic
LegendB Bleed Off
D Drift
E Evaporation
M Make-up
CR Concentration
ratio
Water BalanceM = E+B+D
Concentration RatioCR = MQuality BQuality
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 15
Concentration Ratios
For metered towers (gallons) CR = MB or CR = (B+E)B
Example 250 ton tower ndash 24 hours
M = 14400 gallons
B = 5760 gallons
CR = 14400 gal 5760 gal
CR = 25
Some utilities may provide a credit to
the wastewater charges for evaporative
losses with tower submetering
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 16
For unmetered towers (gallons) Calculation based on the conductivity
concentration ratio (TDSS)
CR = [B] [M]
Example Bleed-off conductivity = 1400 S
Make-up conductivity = 550 S
CR = 1400 550
CR = 25
Concentration Ratios
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 17
Calculations
Evaporation Evaporating rate = 24 gpm100 tons of cooling
E = (24 gpm100 tons) x (250 tons) x 24 hours x (60 minhr)
E = 8640 gallons
Bleed-Off B = E (CR-1)
B = 8640 gallons (25 ndash 1)
B = 5760 gallons
Make-Up M = E + B
M = 8640 + 5760
M = 14400 gallons
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 18
Savings from Increasing Ratios
Concentration Ratios
Before Adjusting
Cycles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20
15 33 50 56 58 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65
2 25 33 38 40 42 43 44 44 45 46 47
3 11 17 20 22 24 25 25 27 29 30
4 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21
5 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 16
6 3 5 6 7 9 11 12
7 2 4 5 6 8 10
8 2 3 5 6 8
9 3 5 6
10 2 4 5
12 2 4
15 2
Concentration Ratios After Adjusting Cycles
Most towers run at 15 to 25 cycles of concentration
Cycle of Concentration ndash How many times the water is
used inside the tower before being bled-off
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 19
Water Use ndashvs Concentration Ratio
Water Consumption -vs- Concentration Ratio
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Concentration Ratio
Ap
pro
x T
ota
l Wa
ter
Co
ns
um
pti
on
pe
r 1
00
To
ns
of
Co
olin
g (
GP
D)
Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD)Log (Water Use Per 100 tons of Cooling (GPD))
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 20
Calculating Savings
Increasing the concentration ratio saves water CR1 = Ratio before increasing cycles
CR2 = Ratio after increasing cycles
Percent conserved =
Example CR1 = 2 CR2 = 6
Percent Conserved = 6 - 2
2(6-1)X 100 = 410 = 40
CR1 (CR2-1)X 100
CR2 ndash CR1
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 21
Irrigation Use Florida Friendly rules
Use nozzles on hoses
Use a rain shutoff device
Install drip irrigation
Follow water restrictions
Use reclaimed water
Audit your systemschedule
Outdoor Water Saving Tips
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 22
General Cleaning Use mop water efficiently
Clean windows as needed
Calibrate all chemical mixes
Use dry powders for
carpet cleaning
Use low-volume pressure
washing
Cleaning Water Saving Tips
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 23
Kitchen Water Saving Tips
Food-Service Report and repair all leaks
Use air-cooled ice machines
Install foot pedals on prep sinks
Use a drip lexan as an ice dump
Turn on dip wells only as needed
Defrost frozen food in walk-in
Reuse last rinse as first rinse
Install a low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzle
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 24
Other Water Savings Tips
Outdoor recommendations Fountain wind speed control system
Automatically slow down or shut off a
fountain if surrounding wind speeds
are high enough to blow the spray
out of the fountain basin
Reduces spray drift that reaches
impervious surfaces
Fountains currently restricted to
8-hours of operation per day
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 25
Other Water Savings Tips
Typically water pressure from a
utility will average 45 psi Depends on elevation and distance from
the water main
Running a booster pump to increase
pressure can affect the fixture flowrates
Fixture flow rate is measured at 35 psi
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 26
Recent Legislation ndash SB 494
Ch 37362 FS Efficient Irrigation
Technology Licensed contractors must inspect repair
Local ordinance by October 2010
Variance for ldquosmart irrigationrdquo technology
Removes grandfather date of May 1 1991 for
irrigation automatic shutoff devices
Ch 4821562 FS Fertilizer Application
Certification Certification by Jan 2014 for professionals
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 27
Recent Legislation ndash SB 2080
Ch 373185 FS Florida-friendly language
Ch 373187 FS WMDs must be FFL WMDrsquos should encourage local governments
to enact FFL ordinance language for
development permitted after June 30 2009
Ch 125568(3) Deed restrictions local codes
may not prohibit or limit FFL
Workshops were held for public
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
5192010 28
Phase IV Water Restrictions
Initial Phase IV restrictions Common areas must be kept at 78 F
Based upon US DOE standard
Updated Phase IV restrictions Based on Austin TX ordinance Must have blowdown and makeup meters
Must have conductivity controllers
Must run at a minimum of 5 COCrsquos
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214
Thank You
For more info
BrentWhiteswfwmdstateflus
1-800-423-1476 ext 4214